Best Independent Festival Vote Now Open

Voting is now open for the Golden Welly Award for the Best Independent Festival at the AIM Awards 2017. In partnership with AIF (Association of Independent Festivals) the award shines a light on an array of unique independent festivals and is voted for by the festival goers themselves.

Hosted by DIY Magazine, voting closes on Monday 24th at 5pm, when voting closes, the votes are weighted by festival capacity giving festivals of all sizes an equal chance of winning.

This years entrees are:Always The Sun FestivalArcTanGentBlissfieldsBrainchild FestivalEnd Of The RoadHandmadeHospitality In The ParkLost EveningsPete The Monkey FestivalSwn FestivalThe Good Life Experience

In previous years the award has gone to Brainchild Festival (2016 & 2015), Barn on the Farm (2014), In The Woods (2013), Lee Fest (2012) and Bearded Theory (2011).

Tickets are now on sale for the AIM Awards after party, hosted at the Brewery Clerkenwell on 5th September at 10.30pm. Special guest DJs and AIM awards guests will party well into the early hours. Get your tickets here.